Grand Junction-area REALTOR® Marjorie Genova spoke to the The Daily Sentinel about the effects of COVID-19 on the Grand Valley. Genova, who has been working from home, said “I haven’t been anywhere in over a week, but I’m on the phone every day. That’s the new normal." She says she and other REALTORS are still assisting clients who may have questions....
Monday, April 6, 2020 from 10:30-12:00 MST Join Scott Peterson, Damian Cox and Elizabeth Peetz for a live update on the COVID-19 virus and its implications on real estate transactions, the Colorado legislative session, federal initiatives to support REALTORS®, and the wide variety of risk management considerations that every REALTOR® needs to consider. Extensive Q&A opportunity after the panelists’ presentation so bring your questions! Register here. This webinar is...
Support Resources for Colorado Businesses During COVID-19 COVID-19’s impact on Colorado has been widespread and its effects on the Colorado business community have been particularly profound. Many businesses are faced with finding ways to pay employees and expenses in the face of this major economic interruption. Last week, the U.S. Congress passed a $2 trillion economic stimulus package called the CARES Act. ...
"It's challenging all of our regular rules," Boulder-area REALTOR® Kelly Moye told Denver's 9News. "There are buyers who are still willing and needing to buy but no they're not looking at them. They're looking at them online." "The people that didn't need to buy, they're holding off, they're waiting," said Moye. "We'll have this pent up demand...
The National Association of Realtors® announced Wednesday that it will be expanding access to Members TeleHealth at no cost to its members for those who register before April 15. The program comes as part of NAR’s larger ‘Right Tools, Right Now’ initiative – relaunched on March 27 – which is making numerous valuable resources available to the association’s 1.4 million...
The current Executive Order defines low-income households as under 50% of the AMI. HUD’s definition of low-income household is 80% AMI. We are asking that the current Executive Order be amended to align with the HUD definition and ensure Colorado’s vital workforce that are experiencing loss of income due to COVID-19 can maintain their homes. See Stakeholder Letter To Governor Polis ...
In deciding how to address new issues that may come up in your day-to-day business, we urge you to find answers that will ensure first-class services to your clients, while also demonstrating care for the health and well-being of clients, agents, and the greater public welfare in reducing the risk of exposure to and spread of COVID-19. Review NAR's Transaction Guidance...
Updated Public Health Order for Colorado to Include Real Estate as Critical Business Yesterday, Governor Polis and the Department of Public Health and Environment released an updated public health order in accordance with Wednesday's executive order implementing a statewide stay-at-home order, in effect from March 26 through April 11, 2020. The public health order was updated to include a number of critical...
Colorado Secretary of State’s Office Implements Remote Notarization After working closely with the Governor’s office, stakeholders, and the legal community, the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office has implemented a remote notarization process. “We are committed to maintaining important services for Coloradans during this national health crisis,” said Secretary of State Jena Griswold. “Remote notarization will enable Coloradans and businesses continued access...
On March 26, 2020, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced he had instructed the Denver Department of Finance to waive interest on late property tax installment payments. The waiver takes effect immediately. “We know all too well the impact COVID-19 is having on our families and businesses, so I am taking full advantage of this opportunity to provide a little more...